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      Robert Sanchez hasn’t solved Chelsea’s riddle… there’s only ONE other keeper more error-prone in Premier League

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      IT IS HARD to know what is more worrying for Chelsea fans.That their error-prone keeper Robert Sanchez is fighting for his reputation having dropped another clanger at a key moment.Robert Sanchez has failed to convince many that he is the long-term Chelsea No1Credit: APSanchez flapped at a corner, and Wolves poked home for 1-1Credit: GettyOr that the club is sticking by him and has no concrete plans to bring in a replacement during the January transfer window.Chelsea’s owners have spent more than £1billion on players to fill every position that doesn’t require gloves and the feeling is that despite recent blips they are slowly getting there.Wingers come and go like London tube trains. Midfielders too. The defence has been reshuffled more times than a deck of cards in a West End casino.But the goalkeeping conundrum remains at Stamford Bridge despite several changes of manager, even ownership.Read More FootballSanchez is directly responsible for four errors this season that have led directly to goals.Two came in one match – against Brighton back in September. The fans in the Matthew Harding Stand behind him are only just getting their breath back.That puts him second only to Arijanet Muric of struggling Ipswich in the Premier League relegation zone.Chelsea bought Sanchez last minute 18 months ago for £25 million, to fill a gap between the posts when Kepa Arrizabalaga dropped a bombshell that he was off on loan to Real Madrid for a year.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSThey are standing by him – for now anyway. But there’s lot of expectation on the shoulders of teenager Mike Penders, on loan at Genk until the summer.Sanchez was signed on the recommendation of top bod Ben Roberts – head of global goalkeeping. The pair had previously worked together at Brighton.The Biggest January Flop Signings In Premier League HistorySources at Stamford Bridge say that Sanchez is talented but that he is too ‘pro-active’. That he wants to go the game when a keeper should let it come to him.Serbian Djordje Petrovic arrived shortly before Sanchez in the summer of ‘23. He has since been farmed out on loan to Chelsea’s sister club Strasbourg.Dane Filip Jorgensen is understudy to Sanchez but can be erratic. Kepa is now on loan at Bournemouth but wants to stay for good.Not since Thibaut Courtois and Petr Cech have Chelsea found a solid performer who can occupy the posts long term and stop the punters having heart attacks.Filip Jorgensen is Chelsea NO2 – but is somewhat erraticCredit: GettySerbian Djordje Petrovic was bought, then loaned outCredit: GettyYet while they have looked outwards at the transfer market they have said goodbye to several homegrown keepers who may have done just that.Jamie Cumming was on the bench the night Chelsea won the Europa League by trouncing Arsenal in 2019.Jamal Blackman played for England up to Under-19 level. He was on the bench for a Premier League game in 2011 and won the FA Youth Cup. but he reached a ceiling after ten more years trying to make an impression and left.Pole Marcin Bulka is riding high with Nice, who are fifth in French Ligue 1. He spent three years trying to make a breakthrough at Stamford Bridge between 2016 and 2019 before leaving on a free transfer to find a new path.Nathan Baxter, 26, is chasing promotion with Bolton Wanderers in League One. He went on loan seven times to prove himself but hit a glass ceiling and left a year and a half ago.There is no guarantee that any of these keepers would have been any better than Sanchez, Petrovic or Jorgensen. The point is that Chelsea have not been willing to try.And the issue is not confined to the current ownership at Chelsea. It is a historic problem caused by the volatile way of life at Stamford Bridge.A Blues insider said: “With the way managers are under so much pressure at Chelsea, why would they take a risk with a keeper?“With midfielders, strikers, defenders, you can bring a kid on from the academy and give them a run out and see how they do.“You can’t bring a young keeper on for 20 minutes then take him off again.READ MORE SUN STORIESIt’s just not that kind of role.“And if you make a mistake and it causes a goal, after three or four matches like that the manager is facing the sack.”Chelsea ratings vs Wolves: Chalobah back with a bang but Sanchez drops 2/10 horror showBy Lloyd CanfielCHELSEA made sure to send their fans home happy on Blue Monday thanks to inspired performances from their defenders.Goals from Tosin Adarabioyo, Marc Cucurella and then a Noni Madueke finish created by the returning Trevoh Chalobah covered up a pretty quiet attacking display and a mistake from their goalkeeper.Lloyd Canfield rates how Blues’ stars got on against Wolves…Robert Sanchez – 2Up to his usual tricks when passing out from the back, gifting it to the Wolves attack waiting to pounce on a mistake.That was before he dropped an in-swinging corner, gifting Wolves an equaliser before half-time.Reece James – 9Was tasked with arguably the hardest job of the night, stopping Wolves’ threatening left side of Ait-Nouri and Cunha, the latter of whom he dominated throughout the game.Was strong defensively, always stepping in with a tackle at the crucial moment and drove the team forwards well too, always offering a shot with his lethal long-range efforts.Tosin Adarabioyo – 8Continued his impressive hot-streak in front of goal of late as he reacted first to a loose ball in the box and finished like a striker.The ‘Uncle’ of the Chelsea side at just 28-years-old had another game to be proud of.Trevoh Chalobah – 9His first game back in a Chelsea shirt after being recalled from his loan at Crystal Palace couldn’t have gone much better.The fans chanted his name throughout as he proved strong in the air and imperial across the ground.Slide tackles, blocks, headed assists, the lot. Trev had it all but a clean sheet tonight and a goal to his name tonight (Which he could’ve had as well).Marc Cucurella – 8Solid defensively and came up with a crucial goal to restore Chelsea’s lead.A great right-footed finish as he was falling to the floor saw the Spaniard prove why he is so good inverting from fullback.Moises Caicedo – 7Started brightly, putting a bad game last time out behind him and was back to the Caicedo that Chelsea fans have loved this season.Recovered well from what looked like a nasty tackle to put in a good a strong second-half performance too.Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall – 6A rare Premier League start offered KDH to show what he can do, and maybe put himself in the shop window for a January move.Was combative in midfield, and his flick for Marc Cucurella’s goal proved why he can be a threat in the Premier League as he was in a great position.Noni Madueke – 8A quiet first half was met by a wicked second half in which we saw the same Noni Madueke we saw in the reverse fixture after his infamous Instagram mistake.He was Chelsea’s most dangerous attacker on the night, with a great cross leading to Marc Cucurella’s goal, before stealing in to head home Chelsea’s third of the night.Cole Palmer – 4The ice cold superstar we’ve become accustomed to seeing seemed a bit off the boil tonight.He came under a few more nasty tackles and seemed a bit put off by that after carrying an injury in the week.Pedro Neto – 4Was jeered and booed by the visiting fans of his former club throughout the game.Despite some dangerous running, he failed to really create anything meaningful and looks better on the right-hand side.Nicolas Jackson – 5Had one good run in the first half, but was otherwise pretty quiet.He did improve in the second half, as his hard work won the free-kick which Chelsea added their third goal from and he did put the ball in the back of the net, only for the linesman to rule it out as offside.SUBSJadon Sancho (Pedro Neto, 62) – 6Chelsea instantly looked better when he came on.Just seems to add a layer of control to the Blues on the wing, and showed more of the flair and good feet we’ve been getting used to from him here.Axel Disasi (Reece James, 78) – 5Fans weren’t best pleased with him simply coming on, and would’ve preferred to see Josh Acheampong.That said, he did nothing wrong.Malo Gusto (Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall, 78) – 6Did well in the few minutes he had to play, nothing spectacular but was solid on the left side.Tyrique George (Noni Madueke, 83) – 5Wasn’t given enough time to make a meaningful impact on the game.Joao Felix (Cole Palmer, 83) – 5Wasn’t given enough time to make a meaningful impact on the game. 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      Chelsea ‘consider transfer for Dusan Vlahovic and could send star in opposite direction’ with Arsenal also linked

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      CHELSEA are targeting Juventus star Dusan Vlahovic, who has also been linked with rivals Arsenal.The Gunners have found themselves short in attack with Gabriel Jesus and Bukayo Saka injured, while Kai Havertz is not a natural centre-forward.Chelsea are eyeing Juventus star Dusan Vlahovic during the January transfer windowCredit: GettyChelsea are considering Vlahovic as a replacement for wantaway star Christopher NkunkuCredit: GettyChelsea are considering a swap deal involving Renato VeigaCredit: RexAnd the Blues are thinking ahead as Christopher Nkunku has grown frustrated with the lack of minutes in the Premier League and wants to move elsewhere.Nkunku, 27, has been linked with a return to Germany as Bayern Munich pose as a potential new challenge for the former RB Leipzig star, who will be worth in excess of £60million.That is why the West Londoners are now keeping tabs on Vlahovic, 24, as a potential replacement.According to The Times, Chelsea are eyeing the Serbia international and considering a potential swap deal.Read More on FootballThat would see Renato Veiga going to Juventus during the January transfer window.Veiga, 21, has also struggled for minutes under Enzo Maresca, who places him at full-back rather than the player’s preferred position at centre-back.Juventus are keen on the Portugal international as they see him as a potential replacement for the injured Gleison Bremer.Vlahovic has amassed a total of 53 goals and 11 assists in 125 appearances with Juventus ever since his £62m switch from Fiorentina in 2022.Most read in FootballThe Serbia international has fared very well this season as he has registered 12 goals and two assists in 24 appearances across all competitions.The striker only has 18 months left on his contract with Juventus who are facing the risk of losing him for free next year.Dusan Vlahovic shows his football skills when he joins Juventus in training The Serie A giants want to tie Vlahovic to a new deal but are unlikely to offer him a new contract matching his current salary of just under £10m per year. More

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      Chelsea stars caught up in police chase – with three people arrested outside team’s hotel after car ploughed into cops

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      THREE people have been arrested outside a hotel where Chelsea FC stars were staying after a car ploughed into cops.This was following an earlier police chase in South London unrelated to the club or its players.The incident took place before Chelsea’s game against Wolves last nightCredit: GettyThree people were arrested after a police chaseCredit: GoogleAt around 4.30pm yesterday, a car attempted to make off from cops in Waterfront Drive, Chelsea. The car was involved in a collision with a police vehicle – although there were no injuries, said the Met Police.Three people were arrested – one man for failing to stop for police, and a man and a woman for being concerned in the supply of drugs.The Metropolitan Police confirmed that a scene remains in place and enquiries continue.A witness claimed that the Chelsea team bus was stuck at the hotel as a result of the incident, reports MyLondon.However, this didn’t stop the team from getting to Stamford Bridge on time for the match against Wolves.The Blues managed to win 3-1 despite their relegation battling opponents giving them trouble in their Premier League clash.Noni Madueke’s 65th-minute goal added to earlier strikes by defenders Tosin Adarabioyo and Marc Cucurella on what looked a convincing win for Chelsea but took far too long to get over the line.Most read in FootballIt’s a first home win for them since mid-December even if it does take Enzo Maresca’s team back into the top four right now.They are four points off second place but still ten off the top. More

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      Chelsea player ratings: Trevoh Chalobah back with a bang but Robert Sanchez drops 2/10 horror show in Wolves win

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      CHELSEA made sure to send their fans home happy on Blue Monday thanks to inspired performances from their defenders. Goals from Tosin Adarabioyo, Marc Cucurella and then a Noni Madueke finish created by the returning Trevoh Chalobah covered up a pretty quiet attacking display and a mistake from their goalkeeper.Trevoh Chalobah’s return to Chelsea got off to an almost-perfect startCredit: GettyChelsea’s goalkeeper robbed them of a perfect night at homeCredit: ReutersChelsea dominated Wolves at home, but should have scored moreTosin Adarabioyo opened the scoring for Chelsea as a Reece James shot bounced around in the box it was he who was quickest to react and poke home.That’s three goals in three games for the 6’5 defender, and none of them have been headers…A feisty first half followed, with Cole Palmer and Moises Caicedo both left limping after tussles with Wolves stars, and things went from bad to worse as Robert Sanchez spilled a corner which Doherty tapped home.Another defender restored the lead for Chelsea, as pantomime villain Marc Cucurella stole in from midfield to finish into the bottom corner with his right foot.READ MORE FOOTBALLAnd just moments later it was three for Maresca’s men, with Noni showing shades of Nani, darting in to just make sure Trevoh Chalobah’s goal-bound header hit the back of the net.Here’s how SunSport’s Lloyd Canfield rated the players…Robert Sanchez – 2Up to his usual tricks when passing out from the back, gifting it to the Wolves attack waiting to pounce on a mistake.That was before he dropped an in-swinging corner, gifting Wolves an equaliser before half-time.Most read in FootballJOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUSReece James (C) –  9Was tasked with arguably the hardest job of the night, stopping Wolves’ threatening left side of Ait-Nouri and Cunha, the latter of whom he dominated throughout the game.Was strong defensively, always stepping in with a tackle at the crucial moment and drove the team forwards well too, always offering a shot with his lethal long-range efforts.Jack Grealish’s reaction to Cole Palmer becoming a manager says it all as he and Maguire apologise to Chelsea starIt was one of those that led to Tosin opening the scoring for the Blues, and he was credited with the assist.Tosin Adarabioyo – 8Continued his impressive hot-streak in front of goal of late as he reacted first to a loose ball in the box and finished like a striker.The ‘Uncle’ of the Chelsea side at just 28-years-old had another game to be proud of.Trevoh Chalobah – 9His first game back in a Chelsea shirt after being recalled from his loan at Crystal Palace couldn’t have gone much better.The fans chanted his name throughout as he proved strong in the air and imperial across the ground. Slide tackles, blocks, headed assists, the lot. Trev had it all but a clean sheet tonight and a goal to his name tonight (Which he could’ve had as well). Marc Cucurella – 8Solid defensively and came up with a crucial goal to restore Chelsea’s lead. A great right-footed finish as he was falling to the floor saw the Spaniard prove why he is so good inverting from fullback.Moises Caicedo – 7Started brightly, putting a bad game last time out behind him and was back to the Caicedo that Chelsea fans have loved this season. Recovered well from what looked like a nasty tackle to put in a good a strong second-half performance too.Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall  – 6A rare Premier League start offered KDH to show what he can do, and maybe put himself in the shop window for a January move.Was combative in midfield, and his flick for Marc Cucurella’s goal proved why he can be a threat in the Premier League as he was in a great position.Noni Madueke – 8A quiet first half was met by a wicked second half in which we saw the same Noni Madueke we saw in the reverse fixture after his infamous Instagram mistake.He was Chelsea’s most dangerous attacker on the night, with a great cross leading to Marc Cucurella’s goal, before stealing in to head home Chelsea’s third of the night.Cole Palmer  – 4The ice cold superstar we’ve become accustomed to seeing seemed a bit off the boil tonight.He came under a few more nasty tackles and seemed a bit put off by that after carrying an injury in the week.Pedro Neto – 4Was jeered and booed by the visiting fans of his former club throughout the game.Despite some dangerous running, he failed to really create anything meaningful and looks better on the right-hand side. Nicolas Jackson – 5Had one good run in the first half, but was otherwise pretty quiet.He did improve in the second half, as his hard work won the free-kick which Chelsea added their third goal from and he did put the ball in the back of the net, only for the linesman to rule it out as offside.SUBS:Jadon Sancho (Pedro Neto, 62) – 6Chelsea instantly looked better when he came on. Just seems to add a layer of control to the Blues on the wing, and showed more of the flair and good feet we’ve been getting used to from him here. Axel Disasi (Reece James, 78) – 5Fans weren’t best pleased with him simply coming on, and would’ve preferred to see Josh Acheampong.That said, he did nothing wrong. Malo Gusto (Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall, 78) – 6Did well in the few minutes he had to play, nothing spectacular but was solid on the left side.READ MORE SUN STORIESTyrique George (Noni Madueke, 83) – 5Wasn’t given enough time to make a meaningful impact on the game.Joao Felix (Cole Palmer, 83) – 5Wasn’t given enough time to make a meaningful impact on the game. More

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      Chelsea outcast Ben Chilwell ‘lined up for stunning Champions League transfer – but move could depend on Man City’

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      CHELSEA outcast Ben Chilwell has been lined up for a stunning transfer to Juventus.The left-back hasn’t made a single Premier League or Europa League appearance under Enzo Maresca this season.Juventus are lining up a winter move for Chelsea outcast Ben ChilwellCredit: PAChilwell was put up for sale last summer after being axed to Chelsea’s ‘bomb squad’ with the likes of Raheem Sterling and the recently-recalled Trevoh Chalobah.And his sole appearance of the season came from the bench in September’s Carabao Cup win over Barrow.Chilwell is now hoping to secure a move away from Stamford Bridge before deadline day.And Alfredo Pedulla claims Italian giants Juventus have emerged as leading contenders.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLThe Serie A outfit remain unbeaten under Thiago Motta but have won just eight of their 21 matches so far, drawing an incredible 13 in the process.Juventus hope to add some ball-playing technicality to their backline by beating Borussia Dortmund to the loan signing of Chelsea’s versatile Portugal international Renato Veiga.But Chilwell has also emerged as a target due to strong interest from Manchester City in left-sider Andrea Cambiaso.Chiefs from Juventus are now set for a mega-meeting with Chelsea counterparts as they look to secure deals for both Veiga and Chilwell.Most read in FootballJOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUSHowever, the latter’s exit likely rests on whether or not City make a big-enough bid to sign Cambiaso in the latter days of the window.Speaking this month, Chelsea boss Maresca admitted he felt “shame” at omitting Chilwell from his plans this season.Watch Enzo Maresca’s incredibly blunt response when asked if he has regrets about axing Chelsea star from squadHe said: “Players want to play more so there’s probably chances for them to leave.“But Ben has been top, I have to say that, he has been top. Very professional, works hard.“I feel shame because of that situation, but in terms of behaviour, he has been very good.” More

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      How Nottingham Forest took the ‘Chelsea approach’ to reach top four and exposed fine line between stupid and clever

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      AS two wise men once said, it’s such a fine line between stupid and, uh, clever.This philosophical gem comes from the mockumentary — if you will, rockumentary — Spinal Tap, in which the David St Hubbins character is marginally brighter than bandmate Nigel Tufnel.Nottingham Forest have come a long way from being cast as ‘idiots’ for all their spendingCredit: ReutersUnder owner Evangelos Marinakis, Forest have a Premier League net spend of £215mCredit: GettyBut under Todd Boehly, Chelsea’s net spend is a staggering £800mCredit: AlamyBack in the summer of 2022, it was Nottingham Forest cast as the idiots after bringing in 31 players to help their bid for a successful return to the English top flight.Meanwhile, Chelsea’s £250million spree on eight stars was generally regarded as a positive sign that the new owners would do their best to keep the Blues in the style to which they had become accustomed under Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich.The two clubs have moved back and forth on the stupid/clever scale in the intervening two-and-a-half years. But if Forest end the season in the top four, and Chelsea don’t, it will be pretty clear where they stand.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLThat feels like a real possibility after recent results.When Chelsea sat second for most of December, boss Enzo Maresca played it cool and insisted his side were not title contenders.After five Premier League games without a win, Maresca’s stance now looks less like a mind game to take the pressure off his players, which hasn’t worked, and more like a frank assessment of their level.Forest chief Nuno Espirito Santo has also preached caution, but he and his players have maintained their strong start to the season.Most read in FootballJOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUSThe battling draw against leaders Liverpool on Tuesday was the latest evidence they can mix it with the big boys and have a good chance of staying the distance.It has been tempting to tar these clubs with the same brush, with Forest as the poor man’s Chelsea — despite owner Evangelos Marinakis being a billionaire.Why Nuno Espirito Santo was such a flop for Tottenham before leading Nottingham Forest on Leicester-like title chargeWhen the Blues splashed out an unprecedented £300m-plus in January 2023, they firmly joined Forest in farcical, rather than fantasy, football.Graham Potter and then Mauricio Pochettino were sacked for not making enough sense of it all. While at Forest, Steve Cooper paid the same price in December 2023 as the club dug in for another relegation battle.That was before Forest were docked four points for breaking profit and sustainability rules due to their 2022-23 spending. Such a miscalculation would have looked even more stupid if they had gone down.Chelsea’s owners dodged any penalty by selling a couple of hotels to themselves for £76.5m just before the deadline for the 2022-23 period. It showed they were clever at accounting, at least.Last June, Forest demonstrated they were wising up about how to play the system. Keeper Odysseas Vlachodimos made a shock journey to Newcastle, with Elliot Anderson travelling in the other direction.Some claim Chelsea got up to similar PSR-dodging shenanigans with Aston Villa and also sold their women’s team to the owners.As a result, it seems both clubs have avoided Premier League charges for breaking rules in the three seasons to 2023-24.But during this campaign, Forest have not only caught up but for now overtaken the Blues where it really counts — on the pitch.Forest are the Premier League club with the eighth highest net spend — more than £215m — in the past five seasons, despite only having been in the top flight for three of them.But that is way behind market leaders Chelsea, with a net outlay of getting on for £800m. And Marinakis is getting much more bang for his buck than Clearlake Capital and Todd Boehly.Take goalkeepers, for instance. Really, please, take some goalkeepers, as Chelsea might have said when they had EIGHT on their books back in August.Yet none of them — not first-choice Robert Sanchez (initial fee £25m), back-up Filip Jorgensen (£20.5m), incoming Mike Penders (£17m), nor any of out-on-loan duo Djordje Petrovic (£12.5m) and Kepa (£71.6m back in 2018, still a world record for a goalkeeper) — is as good as Forest’s stopper Matz Sels.The Belgium international, who arrived at the City Ground for just £5m in February, made crucial saves against Liverpool and leads the race for the Golden Glove with nine clean sheets.Sels would doubtless give credit to the defence in front of him.Not least to Murillo, a £15m snip signed in 2023, and centre-back partner Nikola Milenkovic, who cost only £12m last summer.Right-back Ola Aina came on a free, making left-back Neco Williams — a £17m capture in that first summer of madness — the most expensive member of Tuesday’s back four.Chelsea have spent more than £250m on defenders alone under the current owners but have only kept two clean sheets since the start of December.So Forest have been transformed from a Championship club into top-four contenders.And for far less than Chelsea’s owners have spent turning the Blues from third-place finishers in May 2022, a year after they won the Champions League, to a side that faces a fight just to qualify for next season’s European showpiece.READ MORE SUN STORIESIn Spinal Tap, Tufnel patiently explains why his amplifier settings go to 11. After Forest and Chelsea went one louder with their transfer policy, will either or both have the last laugh on their critics in May? More

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      Jake Paul’s team send cryptic dig at KSI as fans slam Brit YouTube star’s ’embarrassing’ fight against Wayne Bridge, 44

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      JAKE PAUL’S team were quick to join fans in mocking KSI for announcing a fight against Wayne Bridge.Former Chelsea star Bridge emerged as a shock opponent to face YouTuber-turned-boxer KSI. Jake Paul’s team cryptically hit out at KSIKSI announced a shock fight against Wayne BridgeCredit: Misfits Boxing And while fans spoke out in outrage online, Paul’s Most Valuable Promotions were not far behind. They posted on X: “Is it April Fools Day?” And they followed it up with an Instagram post of Paul with the caption: “There is only 1 King of the land.” Bridge retired from football in 2014 and took up boxing shortly after to keep fit. READ MORE IN BOXINGHe has had two charity boxing bouts, including against Made in Chelsea’s Spencer Matthew for Sport Relief in 2018 – winning on points.Bridge, 44, has been linked with a move a move to Misfits Boxing, home to celebrity-style crossover bouts. But few could have predicted it would be against co-founder KSI. One fan fumed: “Absolutely ridiculous embarrassing!!!” Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSAnother raged: “No one wants this s***.”One slammed: “Tell me this is a joke?”Another said: “We will not be watching.” ‘Doesn’t actually look half bad’ – Fans stunned as footage of Wayne Bridge boxing TV star emerges ahead of KSI fightKSI, 31, has not returned since suffering defeat for the first time, losing a controversial decision to Tommy Fury, 25, in October 2023.And he was linked with fights against ex-world champion Amir Khan, 38, and 9-2 professional boxer Harley Benn, 28. But it looks as though he will instead face Premier League winner Bridge – despite fan outrage – with the bout targeted for March 29.KSI facing off with ex-Chelsea star BridgeCredit: Misfits Boxing More

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      Wayne Bridge, 44, hits back at KSI after YouTube star mocks infamous John Terry feud ahead of Misfits Boxing fight

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      WAYNE BRIDGE hit back after KSI mocked his infamous feud with John Terry.The Premier League winner with Chelsea is set for a shock Misfits Boxing bout against YouTube star KSI.KSI facing off with Wayne BridgeCredit: misfits boxingAnd the two came face to face at Misfits 20 in Manchester – where KSI referenced Terry’s alleged affair with Bridge’s ex-girlfriend Vanessa Perroncel.The ex-England international was probed for a reaction to KSI’s personal attack.But Bridge, 44, told Boxing Social: “I think that’s just him, innit? “It’s the cameras, what he does, put him in a room on your own he probably doesn’t do it, something could happen.”READ MORE IN football In 2010, it was claimed Terry – a former team-mate of Bridge – had an affair with Vanessa the year before. But ex-model Vanessa has always denied the affair. Bridge even refused to shake Terry’s hand when he played against him for Manchester City and West Ham. The left-back retired in 2014 and took up boxing to keep fit. Most read in BoxingCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSHe even had two charity bouts – winning against Made in Chelsea’s Spencer Matthews in 2018 for Sport Relief.Bridge has long been linked with a move to Misfits Boxing – home to celebrity-style crossover bouts. ‘Doesn’t actually look half bad’ – Fans stunned as footage of Wayne Bridge boxing TV star emerges ahead of KSI fightBut few could have predicted it would come against 31-year-old co-founder KSI – who has a vastly more experienced record of eight fights. The two faced off in the ring and had to be separated by security as tensions boiled over when KSI brought up Chelsea legend Terry.He said: “Wayne Bridge, aren’t you the guy that let John Terry smash your ex? That is what you are known for.”Bridge replied: “You want to go there, do you?” The fight is yet to be formally announced – amid heavy fan backlash – but is believed to be targeted for March 29.Wayne Bridge with former partner Vanessa PerroncelCredit: News Group Newspapers LtdBridge infamously refused to shake Terry’s handCredit: AFPKSI shoving ex-Chelsea star Bridge More